LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Published 5:38 pm, Tuesday, October 29, 2013

Horrible wage for chief

Editor:

My husband and I are fairly new residents to Windcrest, having moving here in October 2012. One of the prime factors that solidified our choice to come here was the stellar police and fire presence in the area.

We are shocked, disappointed, and angry at the details that have surfaced around the recent resignation of Chief Dan Reese, Windcrest Fire Department.

I have dedicated my lifelong career in human resources to fair treatment of employees. Dan Reece's lack of fair and reasonable compensation by the city of Windcrest is a travesty.

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I find it disgusting that the current mayor, Alan Baxter, and his puppet city council members are not willing to compensate Chief Reece with more than minimum wage. Where is the HR management of compensation in this city? How can the current city leaders sleep at night after this fiasco?

Sarah Christman

Windcrest

Shedding the light

Editor:

My family and I have lived in Windcrest for over 20 years. I have seen first-hand some quite disturbing and disheartening goings-on within this community and condoned by prior administrations. Thank you mayor, council members, and especially our city staff, for changing the atmosphere in Windcrest from a deep dark place to a true “city of lights.”

Bel McFall

Windcrest

Voting is your duty

Editor:

For centuries, our nation's veterans have fought, died, and become permanently maimed. They have fought both in popular and unpopular wars, been praised and ridiculed for their efforts, but have in common an understanding that they have fulfilled their duty to America.

The right to vote is the duty of every American earned by the bloodshed of others. As a veteran, I vote and expect everyone to vote... I want open government, I want accountability in my government, I want a say in my government, and if required, honest debate and compromise. I have served my country, earned medals of valor and heroism, and became permanently maimed by wounds received in combat.

I ask only that our citizens take a few minutes of their time to consider the issues and candidates facing our community and fulfill their obligation to vote.

Mark A. Winn

Cibolo

Thanks to pastor

Editor:

A special thanks and appreciation to Pastor Joe Warren and staff of True Life Church! Your godly example and genuine love towards others is appreciated.

Mike and Dena Warneke

Schertz

Windcrest issue appalling

Editor:

Your story in the Oct. 17 edition about the Windcrest fire chief was so full of inaccuracies that it makes me believe it was written by Windcrest Mayor Alan Baxter himself.

The mayor says that the fire chief was offered $61,000. What they offered him was $36,000 and $12,000 if he also took the position of fire inspector, which totals $48,000 to do two jobs ... no wait, three, because he is also in charge of disaster management for the city of Windcrest... Also, the city manager is making $135,798.23, not $112,385.00 as everyone is led to believe. The chief of police makes $82,761, not $67,277. That is still over $20,000 more than they want to pay the fire chief.

Dan Reese is a dedicated, hard-working individual and resident of Windcrest. He has helped make the Windcrest Volunteer Fire Department into one of the best in the county. His loss will be keenly felt in the department and in the city.

Marian Eure

Windcrest

Fire station in city's hands

Editor:

Cibolo's bond proposition 2 to refurbish Fire Station 1 for $825,000 is a needed project. It is true that Cibolo Volunteer Fire Department owns the property. The CVFD board of directors voted to gift Fire Station 1 property to the city. It is part of transitional phases between CVFD and ... Cibolo.

CVFD has provided service since 1956... Refurbishment of the station will accommodate fulltime firefighters, administration, fire marshal's office and equipment. CVFD recognizes the growth of our city and along with our city leaders, plans for the future well-being of our citizens and visitors.